WCRX is the student-run radio station of Columbia College Chicago. The station is dedicated to embodying professional, ethical, and legal standards while promoting a learning and leadership experience for students. WCRX provides broadcasting services to the Columbia College campus and surrounding communities in Cook County.
Submit Your Music
Calling Chicago Musicians
Share your music with the WCRX-FM Listeners. We love our music, and nothing better than hearing new music inspired by the city we love. Submit a high-quality mp3 or wav file. Be sure it is radio friendly.
Make Radio
Do you love Music?
Do you spend your spare time discovering the stories behind the creation of the songs you love? If you are someone that likes to control the setting with your playlists, then share your passion with a larger audience. From Songs by Families for a holiday mix or Songs about strong women for Valentines Day, broadcast your creativity on the WCRX airwaves for Chicago to hear.
Share your unique Spotify, Apply Music or YouTube Playlist with us and get heard on WCRX-FM. Here is the MakeRadioTemplate
Email Link to Themed Playlist (Submit)
WCRX-FM
Public Affairs Director
WCRX Student Public Affairs Director (Closes 12/20/24)
Position Overview
The WCRX Student Public Affairs Director is responsible for coordinating all non-music content aired on the station. This role involves overseeing series production, managing public affairs programming, curating live and recorded Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and assisting the Music Director in generating the FCC-required quarterly reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Review and approve recorded PSAs to ensure they meet station quality and sound standards.
Write live PSA copy for on-air talent.
Produce, update, and record the station’s weekly job line.
Produce and record PSAs and other station announcements as needed.
Organize and rotate all live and recorded PSAs in the Music Management and Scheduling system as directed by the Station Director.
Assist the Station Director with maintaining the public file.
Edit interviews and produce finalized audio for the station’s weekend public affairs programming.
Coordinate and upload programs for syndication.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of FCC regulations and radio broadcasting, strong audio production and copywriting skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.